Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi
The Golden Triangle Tour comprises the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. All of these cities boast some magnificent pieces of architecture and are rich in history, heritage and culture. The Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi package takes you to the most attractive tourist places in this circuit, letting you visit the forts, palaces and other attractions which shed light on the magnificence of their past history. In addition, you are also given an opportunity to visit the ghats of Varanasi, which have gained a worldwide reputation for the splendid aartis which are held on them.
After arriving in Delhi, get in touch with our tour representative who will assist you with a smooth transfer to your hotel. After washing and getting refreshed, proceed on a half day tour of Delhi. Today, you will be visiting the most famous tourist attractions of Old Delhi which are, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Both the Red Fort and Jama Masjid are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While the Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India, the Red Fort, built in red sandstone, is a fabulous piece of architecture which combines aesthetics with size.
Stay overnight at the city hotel.
The morning is reserved for sightseeing in New Delhi. The most famous tourist attractions which you will visit in New Delhi include Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate and Gandhi Memorial. You will also visit the embassies and the Parliament House (from outside), Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is immensely significant culturally, as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Qutub Minar, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, is another magnificent piece of architecture which touches the skies at an incredible height of 73m. After completing the tour, begin your road journey towards Jaipur. After arriving, get transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
On this day, you will enjoy a day trip to the incredible Amber Fort. A unique experience awaits you at the Amber Fort, where you will have the opportunity of enjoying an elephant ride. It is a lovely and exciting experience, and promises to leave you with beautiful memories. After exploring the fort, get ready for exploring the other famous attractions of Jaipur. You will visit the City Palace, which is one of the most major attractions of Jaipur. The structure is an incredible blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. The other places which you will visit include the Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur for the purposes of measuring time and astrology. Hawa Mahal was built as a sort of viewing gallery for the ladies of the royal household from where they could observe the daily life on the streets. Take a leisurely stroll through the bazaar and buy souvenirs and handicrafts as a reminder of your tour with Indian Holiday.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Enjoy your delicious breakfast and then commence your road journey towards Agra. On the way, you will also visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to several fabulous buildings inside which reflect the brilliance of Mughal architecture. After exploring Fatehpur Sikri, drive your way to Agra. After reaching, get transferred to the hotel. You have the rest of the day to yourself.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Your day begins with a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The incredible beauty of the Taj Mahal will leave you enchanted. It stands for eternal splendour and is one of the greatest wonders of the world. (Note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). In the afternoon, you will visit the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah. This fabulous monument was the first to be built in white marble instead or red sandstone and is a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Get transferred to the railway station in the evening for catching the train to Varanasi.
Overnight aboard the train.
After arriving at the Varanasi railway station, get in touch with your representative. After that, you will be assisted to the hotel. Complete your check-in formalities. After getting refreshed and ready, get ready for an enjoyable day-trip to Sarnath. It is one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country. In the afternoon, you will take a tour of the city of Varanasi which will cover the following sites – Alamgir Mosque or Beni Madhav ka Darera, Dasaswamedh Ghat and The Bharat Mata Temple. In the evening, you will visit the banks of the Ganges for attending the Ganga Aarti. It is one of the most spectacular performances you will ever come across.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Today, in the early morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges. After enjoying your breakfast, get transferred to the airport for your flight back to Delhi. After arriving, get in touch with our representative who will help you with an assisted transfer to the city’s international airport for your onward flight back home.
